A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2958092 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2959486 epoch_slot_no: 286 block_no: 2957953 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2695 time: 2019-08-09 23:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa649aaab9c65b081f010850300daf3c23dc34c9cab569957ba6d1a5441dab086Block Operator
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